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A scrub I would never miss and would easily pass by. St. Ives is no special treat for my long cherished skin.  Product details: From America's #1 Scrub brand, this award winning Apricot Scrub with 100% Natural Exfoliants, deep cleans, instantly leaving skin smooth and glowing. Formulated without parabens, Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist tested, Non-comedogenic MRP : 349 INR Qty : 170 g Shelf life : 2 years Ingredients: Click to zoom Directions:  Moisten face with water, dispense product onto fingertips and massage over face. Rinse with water.For best results, use 3-4 times  week. My experience: 'America's No. 1 scrub brand', when I read it, I knew I would end up buying it out of curiosity, and so it happened. I was nostalgic about my Lotus Herbals Apricot scrub but could not stop myself trying out new products. I thought St. Ives would be better, but I was mistaken. There was nothing about the scrub except its quantity that impressed me. The granul

My first hand cream: it is nourishing like a balm and leaves hands soft to touch. But it would never make it to my holy grails. Read on to know the detailed review. Product claim: This formula delivers effective relief for severely dry and chapped hands. It's so concentrated that only a small amount instantly creates a moisture barrier to sooth driest skin like wrapping your hands with a moisture bandage. Feel instant moisturizing result, long-lasting softness, and overall healthier skin even in harsh winter condition. MRP: 349 INR Qty: 56g Shelf life: 3 years Color : white and Semi opaque Consistency : In between gel and rich cream Click on the image for zooming My experience:  Since I have OCD and wash my hands numerous times, my hands have become dry and it is said that the first signs of age appear on our hands. So, I had to start caring for them. The Neutrogena was my first hand cream. I just have to take a small drop and that is enough to keep my ha

A feather light water based lip-tint with great pigmentation for everyday use Spoiler: If you have not used it, just buy it already. It is a must try product especially for people who love natural rosy lips. Product Claim: Lip lacquer which makes your lips a flower-like bloom with smooth and soft velvety touch. An airy weightless texture, but you can get bold color and moisture. Price : 750 INR (bought from beautybarn.com, but product is available on others sites as well.) Qty : 8 g Made in Korea (I absolutely love Korea's innovative make-up products) My Experience: I bought the shade Bright plum after reading lots of reviews. Good that I did not go by the name of the color. The shade is actually a beautiful strawberry red with a hint of pink and purple tone making it an excellent everyday shade which would suit every skin tone. It gives you those natural rosy lips and instantly brightens up the face. Sometimes I use it with lip balm and sometimes without it and

A budget friendly, hangout place for youngsters and others with lots of egg dishes to choose from. Affordability: 4.5; Hygiene: 4; Portion size: 5; Variety: 4.5; Taste: 3.8 Place: Hyderabad, near Himayat nagar Experience: We happened to visit this small outlet and were absolutely awed by the exclusive varieties of egg dishes offered. I love eggs and was curious when we saw this outlet on our way back home. Being food lovers, we decided to give this place a try. We were confused when we looked at the menu as there were truly 150 varieties from soups and starters to main course! There was the typical Manchow soup and then the Egg version of it. After a lot of deliberation, we decided to order one egg charcoal and 1 by 2 egg manchow soup. Our order arrived in 10 minutes. I did not like the look of my soup and was almost regretting ordering it.  But when I had my first sip, I was delighted. The soup was heavenly. The portion size was bang on. Even after ordering 1/2, we

This is one of the best sleeping masks I've tried so far. Improves skin texture, brightens, hydrates and heals the skin while giving a glow from within.  Product claims: Boosting radiance and glow-  The freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask hydrates the skin and enhances the effects of vitamin C products. It's formulated with Niacinamide and Adenosine, which give various skin improving effects and can also be used a gel type moisturizing cream .  Vitamin E  has skin softening, anti-ageing properties, soothes inflammation, and even shields skin against sun damage. Niacinamide is great for those with oily, acne-prone skin as it works to suppress sebum secretion for a more balanced complexion. Adenosine is found in every single one of our cells, to strengthen our skin by promoting collagen synthesis and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in wound healing and regeneration, and improving acne caused by oily skin. Directions : After cleansing, appl

If you have dry lips and are seeking a good nourishing treatment, read on my review on this beloved Korean Lip Sleeping Mask Product claims : Smooth firming lip night care: A lip sleeping mask that provides all-day smooth, firm lips by gently melting away dead skin on the lips overnight and relieves troubles that could not be solved with moisturizing lip balm alone. A berry mix complex containing four types of berries provides the lips with rich vitamins and offers antioxidant effect, for smooth, firm lips. Laneige moisture wrap technology helps purify the damage and stress from frequent lip makeups and others on the lips and provides deep moisturing components to maintain moist, soft lips.  How to use: Apply generously and leave on overnight. In the next morning, gently wipe off any residue with tissue. For external use only. Qty: 8g MRP: 500 INR Shelf life: 3 years (12 months after opening) Color and consistency: Light pink and moderately thick Fragrance: Gum like

Hey guys,  Today I am going to share my review on yet another Indian Brand " Blend It Raw Apothecary" founded by Aarushi . The brand started with  organic essential oils and cold-pressed unrefined carrier oils, but later expanded its range to include unrefined clays, pure floral waters (hydrosols), waxes, & fruit, and plant butters which are all ethically sourced from small farmers, NGOs, certified organic manufacturers and suppliers.  (You will be making a social contribution while buying your skin care products!) I love this brand for some DIY recipes which I can create for my skin care and also, for its amazing mists/toners/hydrosols. Let's talk about Hydrosols :  Hydrosols are distilled water used for aroma-therapeutic purposes. These hydrosols act like toners but are more effective than our usual toners. I mean a Rose Hydrosol is more effective than a rose toner.:) I love the overall concept of these Hydrosols. MRP: 400 INR each Shelf l

Hey guys, In my brand awareness series, starting today, I am going to introduce some homegrown brands which are worth investing your money in and have given me results. These are NOT SPONSORED products or posts. This series is truly in line with the motto I started my blog with - to create awareness. Also, I will give my recommendations in each post about which product worked for me and which not. Let's begin: GLAMAROMA I came across this brand on Instagram and decided to try a few products. I ordered their perfumes (MUST BUY), Vitamin C Cleanser, Rose Gold Toner/Mist, Coffee Infused Under Eye Serum, Sugar Kiss Lip Serum, Pumpkin Skin Renewal Serum, Bridal Glow Serum, and Glowing Goddess Serum. So, here is my honest review: About the brand: The brand started on Instagram and successfully launched its products on its website and Amazon this year. 100 % Natural, Chemical Free, Paraben Free, Handmade, Cruelty Free, Vegan Products. Photo taken from GlamAroma's Instag